We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the passages. Here are all of the posts on the previous verses for the Gita: Bhagavad Gita Study From the Winthrop Sargeant translation of The Gita… 34. Passion and hatred are seated In the senses in relation to their objects. One should not come under the power of these two; They are indeed one’s enemies. 35.Better one’s own duty though deficient Than the duty of another well… Read more

I have been uncertain what to say about this situation. If you aren’t inundated with information about this like I am, CNN just came out with an episode of their show Believers in which Reza Aslan (an expert on Islam and Christianity) showcases various unusual beliefs around the world that featured a very unusual aspect of Hinduism. He visited Hindus called Aghori who practice some very strange things having to do with death including cannibalism. So of course this show… Read more

Have I taught Brad well or what? Look at him all fluent in The Mahabharata! Also it’s kind of hilarious how we try to “catch” each other. I think it’s a strength of our marriage that we can have fun with that and not get defensive. Transcript [Intro] Ambaa: So you said something really interesting the other day about defining religion by something–by it having both sacred and profane definitions within it? And that that’s like why a political party… Read more

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the passages. Here are all of the posts on the previous verses for the Gita: Bhagavad Gita Study From the Winthrop Sargeant translation of The Gita… 31. Men who constantly practice This teaching of Mine, Believing, not sneering, Are also released from the bondage of actions. 32. But those who, sneering at this, Do not practice My teaching, Confusing all wisdom, Know them to be lost and… Read more

Priyanka, a friend from the Facebook page, said that she would like to connect with American Hindus and non-Indian Hindus. I thought for a few minutes about how I might help with that and I decided that I should do a post asking people to introduce themselves. So this is that post! Whether you are an Indian Hindu in India, an Indian Hindu in America, a non-Indian Hindu in India, a non-Indian Hindu in America or anything in between, please… Read more

To help me get inspiration and keep up with what’s happening in my world I have some Google alerts set up. One is for the term “American Hindu.” Over the years that I’ve had this alert, nearly all the time it comes up the phrase “American Hindu” is referring to one particular person. This man seems to have a statement for the press about any and everything that happens related to Hinduism in America. I’ve found it pretty funny to… Read more

I’ve started to stumble upon people doing videos about their journey to Hinduism! So pleased to find that. So I thought I’d gather all the ones I could find. Sharing them is not endorsement. I don’t always agree with everything these Hindu converts said but I am heartened to see so many finding the joy and satisfaction in Hinduism like I have. First off, here is mine! None of the other people in these videos is in the same tradition… Read more

We are doing a scripture study together: reading along through some scriptures and discussing the passages. Here are all of the posts on the previous verses for the Gita: Bhagavad Gita Study From the Winthrop Sargeant translation of The Gita… 27. Actions in all cases are performed By the qualities of material nature; He whose mind is confused by egoism Imagines, “I am the doer.” 28. But he who knows the truth, O Arjuna, About the two roles of the qualities… Read more

One of Hinduism most fun and inclusive holidays is coming up: Holi! I say inclusive because it’s probably the best holiday for inviting new people and including friends of any religion or background. It’s a joyous and riotous celebration of spring. Holi is all about bright colors, laughter, and friendship. What’s better than running up to a friend and throwing colored powder all over their hair? In fact, holi traditions are so much fun that holi powders are now being… Read more

So I made a little video, less than a minute long, documenting my Mahashivaratri last week. Here it is: *** I am so happy to tell you all that my friend Jon, who has been a frequent commenter here at The White Hindu, has started his own blog about being a non-Indian Hindu. He is calling his The Invisible Hindu and I just love that name. Wish I had thought of it! Here’s a little introduction from Jon himself… “Hi,… Read more